ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Course Description:

Whether you are handling AML due diligence, compliance, fraud control or even cyber security itself, good online investigation skills and techniques are an essential part of your job. The Internet is a huge repository of data that can be an extremely valuable tool for analysts, researchers and financial investigators in the areas of KYC, AML and financial crime generally.

Obtaining the correct data when conducting your online Enhanced Due Diligence enquiries.

from credible sources before any financial agreement or transaction will prevent fraud and money laundering activities.

However, to get the right information an organisation needs to equip its people with the knowledge, skills and tools which will enable them to achieve a quick but effective profile search that saves time and money. This course informs about the importance to possess good quality data, avoid fake news and identify the difference between information and intelligence.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

Course Objectives:

• To outline and describe investigative techniques when searching the Internet for information
• To name and to describe ) the differences between the surface, deep and dark web
• Το classify credible sources from non credible resources.
• To name  the main evaluation criteria
• To apply  an investigative way of thinking and approach

Skills:

• To execute  their operations in a safe manner when online and whilst handling sensitive dat
• To select  and apply the most effective search terms when searching for online information
• To selectand apply effective and practical security measures so as to avoid investigative compromise
• To develop/ construct  search strings and a range of techniques to access material often hidden to the less advanced user
• To develop/ construct application of investigative techniques to access social media profiles for the purpose of Customer Due Diligence
• To organise and protect the collected information and sensitive data
• Critically evaluate  and to defend  the online data obtained from various resources
• To collaborate with management for shaping well structures profile search policies

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

The program is addressed to employed professionals appointed by their companies as Compliance officers, Money Laundering Reporting Officers, AML/KYC/EDD analysts and investigators, organisational risk officers, internal audit officers, fraud department officers, legal and insolvency officers, financial crime investigators FIU members, Front Liners in Financial Institutions and other obliged entities as per the AML Law.

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Instructor Style:

The course is delivered by someone with hands on experience. Highly practical, relevant and important and safely this course is for you.The instructor blends theory with highly practical case studies and examples derived from his long experience.

CPD accreditation:

*The course may be approved for up to 7CPD units verified directly by the participant's association, regulator or other bodies which holds membership.

** For the Cyprus Bar Association Members this counts as part of their Continuous Professional Development, qualified as Non-verifiable CPDs.